Genting FAQ - Part 3

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I am Gold Tier on Cruise.

Every 6 months reset back to zero.
Silver 15TP
Gold 150TP
Platinum 1100TP

~$500 = 1 Tier Point (TP)
3 Tier Point = 1 Cabin Point (CP)
Maximum CP claim per week: 8

I believe even Gold has multi level tiers. I am able to see some rooms; up to Balcony Deluxe, while my partner can't.
At one point I was able to get up to Palace Deluxe, corner room at back of ship. Balcony bigger than the ensuite room.

Still going on cruise at least twice a month.et

What does that Cabin Point get?
Just the room? cover everything (exclude port fees ++)

I always want to go Cruise, but one pax need to pay full for 2-pax room, thats the main reasons I opt for Genting Highlands instead.
 

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What does that Cabin Point get?
Just the room? cover everything (exclude port fees ++)

I always want to go Cruise, but one pax need to pay full for 2-pax room, thats the main reasons I opt for Genting Highlands instead.
Cabin Points allow you to redeem rooms.

There are currently two cruise ships. Star Voyager (smaller, older, but nicer food imo), and Dream Cruise.

For my account, I can see up to January, 3-4months ahead.
For January booking, I can see better rooms. But it will use up more Cabin Points; up to 5 points.
Destination and Rooms doesn't reflect the amount of points to redeem.

Eg: For January, Balcony Deluxe or Interior Room will cost me 4 Cabin Points for 3nights to Phuket.
It will also cost me 4 Cabin points for the least favorable, 2nights to Malacca.

Say for current month of September, most cabins will be taken up. But there's where you see 1 cabin points destination available. Rooms can varies between the lowest tier available to highest depending on card holder account.

Say for next month, October. You will see rooms available for between 2 cabin points to 3 cabin points.

As for port charges and gratuities. It is charge by per person. Port Charges is standard. Gratuities is depending on the room you choose. Higher room, slightly higher charges per night.

Port charge for Malacca is Sgd62 per person.

If you are redeeming rooms with cabin points, ideally you won't be sharing rooms. Because port charges and gratuities are charged per person. Even if you travel alone. You will be just paying one.

Certain members are able to offset their port charges and gratuities by using cabin points, 1 cabin points offset S$100, eg $288 port charges required 3cabin points.
I have not figured out how this works, but it is likely for those last minute 1 cabin point cruise that some members or tour agency released within one week before sail date.

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look like harder for non regular redeem now

i remember last time i use GP convert star cruise pt and redeem
rate i like 1.5GP =1 ship pt
that was good old days.................
 

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look like harder for non regular redeem now

i remember last time i use GP convert star cruise pt and redeem
rate i like 1.5GP =1 ship pt
that was good old days.................
remember i only redemmed a free star cruise with balcony room for 30-60 genting points.
 

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look like harder for non regular redeem now

i remember last time i use GP convert star cruise pt and redeem
rate i like 1.5GP =1 ship pt
that was good old days.................
Someone in the limo van said he witness the win, just a RM250K win
 

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Cabin Points allow you to redeem rooms.

There are currently two cruise ships. Star Voyager (smaller, older, but nicer food imo), and Dream Cruise.

For my account, I can see up to January, 3-4months ahead.
For January booking, I can see better rooms. But it will use up more Cabin Points; up to 5 points.
Destination and Rooms doesn't reflect the amount of points to redeem.

Eg: For January, Balcony Deluxe or Interior Room will cost me 4 Cabin Points for 3nights to Phuket.
It will also cost me 4 Cabin points for the least favorable, 2nights to Malacca.

Say for current month of September, most cabins will be taken up. But there's where you see 1 cabin points destination available. Rooms can varies between the lowest tier available to highest depending on card holder account.

Say for next month, October. You will see rooms available for between 2 cabin points to 3 cabin points.

As for port charges and gratuities. It is charge by per person. Port Charges is standard. Gratuities is depending on the room you choose. Higher room, slightly higher charges per night.

Port charge for Malacca is Sgd62 per person.

If you are redeeming rooms with cabin points, ideally you won't be sharing rooms. Because port charges and gratuities are charged per person. Even if you travel alone. You will be just paying one.

Certain members are able to offset their port charges and gratuities by using cabin points, 1 cabin points offset S$100, eg $288 port charges required 3cabin points.
I have not figured out how this works, but it is likely for those last minute 1 cabin point cruise that some members or tour agency released within one week before sail date.

I hope i understand correctly, if use cabin point win, you get a free cabin in your next trip, board the ship and u only pay for the small fees?
 

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remember i only redemmed a free star cruise with balcony room for 30-60 genting points.
yup...that was the good days when uncle Lim hard up for ppl on board mountain or sea

free family vocation on cruise esp those 3d2n wkend cruise

think port charge also very cheap average $50 only
 

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Yesterday Tue was Holiday Eve and today PH Malaysia Day, that's why.

Darn suay to pick these dates for my family vacation. Malaysia Day and its eve.
I had to pay holiday prices for 5 pax for Coffee Terrace for breakfast and dinner buffet.

Dinner RM108 nett per pax (pub holiday eve) instead of the usual RM88 for weekdays
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But the beef and lamb satay was quite nice, but chicken satay abit spoilt (sour).
I go for the beef satay and beef slices, while my family go for the clams, prawns, other shellfish and salmon slices.
 
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Yep. Guess ultimately it boils down to individual preference.

Prefer a slower paced quieter environment so GG, RW, and Highlands at are the only choice for me.

Highlands a bit far from everywhere and RW now my fav cos got the pool and bicycle. 😁
Sharing based on my ongoing experiment.

- Room Benefits based on accumulative TP.
- Travel subsidy based on one day TP earn rate.

Just a word of caution: Gambling to earn TP is dangerous because there's high varience involved. Jackpot at least 10% house edge, similarly there's house edge on table and ETG games.

So need to plan properly don't because earn TP bust budget or over extend budget.
For gold members, is it must play in gold area in order for the earned TP to be considered for room and travel benefits?

I like to play at old casino de general areas, do TP earn at general areas contribute towards the room n travel bemefits for gold members ?
 

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For gold members, is it must play in gold area in order for the earned TP to be considered for room and travel benefits?
Yes, Gold Card members dont get anything from TP points earned in non-Gold/Plat gaming areas.

Thats why many regulars preferred to stay as Silver, as they could bet in smaller denom in non-vip, and get free meal and not keen in other premium rewards (concert tix).
 

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yup...that was the good days when uncle Lim hard up for ppl on board mountain or sea

free family vocation on cruise esp those 3d2n wkend cruise

think port charge also very cheap average $50 only
yep those were the good days, i have redemm for whole family for a couple of trips. Sad that it didnt last long though.
 

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Yes, Gold Card members dont get anything from TP points earned in non-Gold/Plat gaming areas.

Thats why many regulars preferred to stay as Silver, as they could bet in smaller denom in non-vip, and get free meal and not keen in other premium rewards (concert tix).

My impression is that Gold Card members still earn TP when playing at non-Gold/Plat gaming areas.
However, playing at these areas do not help them earn the daily meals vouchers?
 

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My impression is that Gold Card members still earn TP when playing at non-Gold/Plat gaming areas.
However, playing at these areas do not help them earn the daily meals vouchers?
Yes still earn TP at non-gold area, and yes these TP do not help earn daily earn-and-redeem vouchers.
I'm more interested in hotel rooms and travel benefits, I mostly play in non-gold area and earn TP, but I don't get monthly travel credits and free hotel only up to highland hotel (previously resort hotel)
:(
 
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